and that's you guys, please tell us how Vintage yard formed this idea and continued it?

Hi Quinn, Thank you so much for this opportunity. I have always loved fashion and Vintage Fashion was the kind of fashion I loved the most. But I realised that fellow Vintage Fashion lovers and myself had to go through extreme processes, travels and orders to get the clothing/apparel they require. So I decided to open an online vintage fashion store that promotes and helps Vintage Shopping. And this is where the idea of vintage yard came from.

3. Where does the artistic inspiration come from? How is it when you are styling different people, like how would you know that they would love a specific item you picked for them?

My artistic inspiration comes a lot from my environment. When I style different people I treat each client very uniquely. Unlike most stylist I don't just pick clothes for my clients, they book a day with me where we go out together and select the appropriate type of clothing they might require (be it for an occasion or just a general wardrobe change). I take into consideration everything my clients want, for example; what look they want to portray, their personalities, events etc.

4. Is there a specific trend that you follow or everything is based on something?

I follow my trend and I like to call it "Advanced Vintage." Because what I do is take vintage clothes and make them modern. I would say following a trend or trends can be too complicated as trends tend to change. But when YOU ARE "THE" TREND... that's another matter ;)

5. One of my fashion rules when dressing up is to always have colors and just be different. How would you describe your own 'rule' when it comes to styling?

My one rule is : NEVER BE SCARED TO TRY.

6. A shopping must for me is that I should always invest on things that are different and unique, what's your shopping must?

A pair of Black Skinny Jeans, Some DR Martens, Customised T shirts and bucket hats.

7. What made you want to be a Fashion Stylist?

To be honest nothing made me want to become a fashion stylist. I just realised people termed me to be that cause I always styled my mates and got asked for fashion advise all the time so it happened naturally. I found myself amongst legendary fashion icons by just being myself. So I don't see it as a skill I have, I see it as a God given talent.

8. Is there any place and personality that you'd love to shoot in and style in the future? 

I would love to shoot in China, Hong Kong & Dubai.

10. There are always fashion lovers who think that their bodies are not as good as those stick figure model walking the runways, what are your advice for them and what do you think they 

should wear to make them feel confident?

They need to understand that being a model or looking good isn't always about your body, its all about wearing what fits. Everyone has a look, you just need to find yours. If you are wearing clothes and you feel uncomfortable in them then that look clearly isnt for you. Fashion should make you feel good no matter what size you are.

11. How do you guys prepare for your shoots? How do you grasp the vibe of your photoshoots?

A lot of things are taken into consideration such as: weather, the clothes that we want to shoot, lighting, the models etc. So much stuff is taken into consideration.

12. Is this job really as amazing and glamorous as people would envision it?

It is when you do it right, but this doesn't mean it doesn't have its downsides, every job in life does but at the end of the day in this industry you've got to be hard working in order to be at that top 10% of fashion stylist.

13. What are some of the best things you've learned through styling?

Anything can be worn if matched up with the right look.

14. Does your experiences as a stylist also affected your own style?

Definitely, I feel like as a stylist I have to portray good style cause people look up to me for advice in style. I'll give you an example; when new drivers want to learn how to drive they tend to go to the driving schools that have a high pass rate, and that's how I see things. You've gotta portray a good fashion image.

15. What are some of your plans in the future as a stylist?

To make my company VINTAGE YARD grow, to work with more famous people and possibly a merger or acquisition of a bigger VINTAGE fashion company.

16. What are your tips for people wanting to do fashion styling?

Loved this article? Don't forget to follow Vintage Yard on their:

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And of course, don't forget to follow their awesome CEO, Stylist, and Art Director, Ezekiel through his:

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Well that was one amazing interview, my first actually! There's more to come so tune in always!

*Thank you so much for Ezekiel Akinnewu for letting me interview him and getting a glimpse of the industry he's in, especially for sharing Vintage Yard to my readers.
P.S. His answer for #4 is my fave.

Long Live the Quinn will be your #1 supporter! Continue drowning us with all your pure awesomeness.

Xo,
Quinn

Long Live!